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- Karen Pence Is Teaching At A Christian School That Bans LGBT Students And Employees
- An Attack In Syria That Killed US Troops Raises Questions About Trump's Claim That ISIS Has Been Defeated
- The Opioid Crisis Is Becoming A Meth And Cocaine Crisis
- I'm My Parents' Last Chance For Grandkids. Do I Owe Them?
- Twitter Might Save An Asylum-Seeker’s Life. But It Might Also Get Them Killed.
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Karen Pence Is Teaching At A Christian School That Bans LGBT Students And Employees
"It's absurd that her decision to teach art to children at a Christian school, and the school's religious beliefs, are under attack."
An Attack In Syria That Killed US Troops Raises Questions About Trump's Claim That ISIS Has Been Defeated
ISIS claimed responsibility for the attack, which took place in Manbij, a town supposedly liberated from ISIS control in 2016.
The Opioid Crisis Is Becoming A Meth And Cocaine Crisis
“It’s not your father’s drug market,” said one expert. “We have a synthetic drug crisis caused by stronger and more potent drugs.”
I'm My Parents' Last Chance For Grandkids. Do I Owe Them?
As the youngest of three queer siblings, I'm my parents' last chance for grandkids. But I worry that by not having children, I'm robbing them of potential happiness.
Twitter Might Save An Asylum-Seeker’s Life. But It Might Also Get Them Killed.
Teenager Rahaf al-Qunun saved herself from being deported back to Saudi Arabia by tweeting, but there are worries her case could inspire more girls and women to take this incredibly risky step.
Millions Of "Fortnite" Accounts Were Exposed By A Security Flaw
Epic Games, the company behind the popular video game Fortnite, acknowledged the vulnerability and said it had been “addressed.”
These Are The Victims Of The Nairobi Hotel Complex Attack
Among the victims are two best friends who were aid workers in Somalia, and the American managing director of a global consulting company.
Morning Update: At Least You're Not Theresa May, Part 432
A historic defeat on the Brexit deal, Trump's attorney general pick testifies, and a hot goth duck. Your BuzzFeed News newsletter, Jan. 16.
Facebook Is Bringing In Stricter Ad Rules For Countries Going To The Polls In The Next Few Months
“We know we’re not going to be perfect, but our goal is continuing, ongoing improvement,” said a Facebook official.
Shutdown And Out 🏛🚫
More Than 46,000 IRS Employees Will Be Working Without Pay To Process Tax Refunds
"We are people too. We have families. We have bills. We have kids that need to eat."
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The Siege At A Luxury Hotel Complex In Nairobi Is Over, And All Attackers Have Been “Eliminated”
Fourteen civilians died in the attack, Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta said.
A Witness Testified That "El Chapo" Paid Former Mexico President Enrique Peña Nieto A $100 Million Bribe
The bribe was allegedly paid shortly after Enrique Peña Nieto was elected president so that "El Chapo" could come out of hiding, a witness testified in court.
An Iraqi Man Deported By ICE Must Be Returned To The US, A Judge Ordered
“It was terrible. There was a court order saying don’t deport him and they deported him,” said an attorney representing Iraqi immigrants in a lawsuit against ICE.
WTF Is Up With Brexit 🇬🇧😬
The EU Thinks Theresa May’s Attempts To Build Support With MPs For Her Brexit Deal Are Too Late And Will Probably Fail
A diplomatic note seen by BuzzFeed News also warns that extending Article 50 to delay Brexit would not be as simple as some people assume.
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Rihanna Is Suing Her Father Over The Use Of The "Fenty" Name
The singer alleges in a lawsuit that her father attempted to secure multimillion-dollar deals in her name without her knowledge.
PG&E's Bankruptcy Could Hurt California’s Aggressive Climate Goals
PG&E’s bankruptcy could have major spillover effects on the solar, wind, and electric car industries.
Two Moms Are Suing The Federal Government For Not Banning The Chemical That Killed Their Sons
“Had this been banned when it should have been banned, my son would still be here,” Lauren Atkins told BuzzFeed News.
2020 Is Coming 🗳
Kirsten Gillibrand Said She Will Run For President
"I'm going to run for president of the United States because as a young mom, I'm going to fight for other people's kids as hard as I would fight for my own," the senator told Stephen Colbert.
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YouTube Is Hosting Graphic Images Of Bestiality Alongside Children's Videos
In April of last year, a YouTube spokesperson told BuzzFeed News, "These images are abhorrent to us and have no place on YouTube."
Even Steve King Voted For The House Bill That Was Supposed To Reprimand Him
Democratic Rep. Bobby Rush said that King’s vote in support of the resolution “tells you that this resolution is not worth the paper it’s written on.”
Donald Trump Loves To Call People “Patriots” In Times Of Crisis
For the president, patriots are the people who support him, or whose support he needs.
Molly Ringwald Said Fans Thanked Her For Her #MeToo Essay On "Sixteen Candles" And "The Breakfast Club"
“There's still so much that I love about them,” Ringwald told BuzzFeed News about the John Huges movies she starred in. “They're very powerful [movies] and they're connected to people's memories and youth.”
Democrats Are Wondering What The Hell Happened To Lindsey Graham
The South Carolina Republican used to be Democrats’ go-to guy when they needed help with a deal. But now “it’s like the guy I knew got kidnapped and his twin brother showed up,” said one Democratic senator.
Opinion: Ed Buck Cannot Get Another Free Pass
This is what happens when wealth, class, and privilege matter more to society than a vulnerable black queer life.
People Said This Instagram Influencer's "Tour" Was Fyre Fest 2. Here's Her Side Of The Story.
“I said I didn’t plan this because I’m dumb, but that’s not true. I didn’t plan well because I didn't know,” Instagram influencer Caroline Calloway told BuzzFeed News.
Bill Barr Says He’s “Not Going After” Marijuana In States Where It’s Legal
Bill Barr told senators he’d take the same stance of the Obama administration — not that of former attorney general Jeff Sessions.
I Make More Than My Immigrant Mom Ever Has. But I Can Never Repay Her.
My mom gave up so much to give me a better life in America. I owe her — and other immigrants — so much.
A 51-Year-Old Man Was Caught On Video Punching An 11-Year-Old Girl In The Face
David Steven Bell was arrested and has been charged with assault.
"Jersey Shore" Star Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino Checked Into Federal Prison To Start His 8-Month Sentence
Sorrentino was sentenced in October after pleading guilty to tax evasion.
A Missing Teen Boy Was Allegedly Used As A “Sex Slave” By Several Men In Florida
Six men and one woman were arrested after a months-long human trafficking investigation involving two teenage victims.
Here Are 24 Harrowing Pictures From The “Miracle On The Hudson” 10 Years Ago
Ten years ago today, Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger safely maneuvered US Airways Flight 1549 into an emergency landing over the Hudson River, saving all 155 passengers in what became known as the Miracle on the Hudson.
“Schitt’s Creek” And The Return Of The Nice Comedy
TV shows like Schitt's Creek, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and The Good Place show how earnestness is the new wave.
Trump Has Lost His Attempt To Ask About Citizenship In The 2020 Census
The Census Bureau committed a “veritable smorgasbord of classic, clear-cut... violations," the judge wrote.
Apple AirPods Became A Meme And Now They're Sold Out In Many Stores
"Social media is really the best marketing tool."
Trump's Attorney General Nominee Says He Doesn't Think Mueller Would Be Involved In A "Witch Hunt"
Barr also said he would not fire Mueller without cause — even if Trump asked him to do so — in a long day of testimony on Capitol Hill.
Three Children Died After Becoming Trapped In An Unplugged Freezer In Florida
The children climbed into the appliance when a woman watching them play outside went to use the restroom.
Your Netflix Subscription Is Now Going To Cost More
The online streaming giant is raising its prices for its 58 million US subscribers.
The Teaser Trailer For "Spider-Man: Far From Home" Has Finally Arrived
Spider-Man: Far From Home swings into theaters on July 5.
